2. A nurse is caring for a patient with shock of unknown etiology whose hemodynamic…
Cow’s milk allergy (CMA) is one of the major causes of food hypersensitivity in children. The clinical features of CMA express as immediate symptoms, ranging from mild local reactions to life-threatening anaphylaxis., which may involve the skin (eg, urticaria and eczema), respiratory tract (eg, asthma and rhinoconjuctivitis), gastrointestinal tract (eg, vomiting, diarrhea, and colic), or systemic anaphylactic shock. Cow's milk contains more than 25 different proteins that are among the best characterized food allergens. Among these proteins only whey proteins alpha-lactalbumin, beta-lactoglobulin, bovine serum albumin (BSA), and lactoferrin, as well as the four caseins, have been identified as allergens. A study evaluated cow's milk allergens…
The clinical case is on a 23-year-old female presenting with food allergies, specifically fructose malabsorption and lactose intolerance. She also suffers from eczema and very low and depressed moods when eating foods that she is intolerant to.…
Epinephrine is the best treatment for anaphylaxis and it works best if it is given within the first…
My own role and responsibilities in the event of a child requiring urgent medical attention…
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Children with allergies are given the correct food, and all staff are aware of allergies and this information is readily available and stored correctly…
Allergies are reactions to food, this will usually happen quickly – the symptoms can include itching and swelling of the mouth, lips, skin, vomiting and diarrhea, dizziness, coughing and streaming in the eyes and nose. People who suffer from food allergies should avoid those food substances at all costs to prevent harmful side effects – however they should try and find alternative to ensure they don’t miss out on required nutrients.…
Some children can be allergic or intolerant to certain foods or additives in foods. Lactose which is found in milk (naturally occurring sugar) is an increasingly common allergy. It can have wide ranging symptoms for the child from feeling nauseous, to having severe stomach cramps and diarrhoea. Histamine which is found in strawberries and tomatoes can also effect them, and more and more commonly, children suffer from nut allergies. Some allergic reactions can be severe and require medical intervention. Some children carry an epi pen, and staff should be correctly trained to be able to use it in case of emergency. Parents and carers know their children best and will be the invaluable source of information regarding their own child's do and don’ts with allergies.…
One of the major health and safety policies which are addresses closely and reviewed are children and young people's allergies. The setting has a list and pictures of children, young people and staff's allergies and are reminded of which children and young people have allergies to certain foods at snack time in the…
To protect children with food allergies, sharing or swapping of food between children are discourage.…
A child with a server allergy to nuts may react even if someone else in the room has a bar with nuts in depending on the severity of the allergy. The child may react in various ways such as swelling of the skin or a rash or start to be unable to breath easily.…
This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to give preference in awarding certain asthma-related grants to States that agree to establish school-based emergency epinephrine programs that meet specific requirements. These requirements include: Maintaining an emergency supply of epinephrine, permit trained personnel of the school to administer epinephrine, and have a plan for ensuring trained personnel are available to administer epinephrine during all hours of the school day (Congressional). There is need for this legislation because nearly 6 million children have food allergies, and many of them have had severe reactions and a study in the Journal of Pediatrics suggests these rates are rising (Food Allergies).…
Shock is a life threatening condition that occurs when the organs and tissues of the body are not receiving an adequate flow of blood. In a sense the circulatory system is failing to effectively deliver oxygen to the cells thus resulting in reduced tissue perfusion. It is characterised by hypoxia and inadequate cellular function that lead to multiple organ failure and potentially death (Kleinpell 2007). This essay will focus on hypovolemic shock in particular, and relate it to patient with complications following gastrointestinal bleeding.…
Septic shock is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when your blood pressure drops drastically to a dangerously low-level that leads to respiratory failure, multiple organ failure and even death. The disease is manifested by hemodynamic instability and alterations in cellular metabolism caused by sepsis; however, the illness is portrayed by chills, fever, tachypnea, tachycardia, changes in mental status, and hypo-perfusion.…